Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-09-27

Meeting of the Executive Commute.
of the shepherd Demonstration.

Meeting Of the Executive Committee
of the shepherd Demonstration.
ENCOURAGING REPORTS FROM ALL THE sUB-coN-
hTTTEEs-THE MILITARY AND CIVIC PARADE TO BE
LARGE AND ATTRACTIyK-AN EXTENSIVE PYRo-
TECHNIC DISPLAY.
The executive committee of the Shepherd demon
stration met the chairmen OF the various sub
committees in parlOr 10, Wizards Hotel last
night. Col Berret presided, with Mr. Hallett Kill
oourn as secretary. Mr.. E. kurtZ Johnson chair
man OF the finance committee reported that there
had not been an official report to him by the men,
bers of his committee as to the amount OF money
they have collected but he believed there would
be enough 10 meet the demand Of the executive
COMMITTEE. By Wednesday, however. he would be
In a position TO speak with certainty upon the
subject The chairman then read a communica-
uoa from MI. ROeSsle, OF The Arlington Hotel.
Offering TO subscribe 800 to the fund
THE DECORATIONS PROPOSED.
Mr. L. Monkey, chairman OF the decoration COM
mittee, reported that he had interviewed many OF
the merchants and others on PENNSYLVANIA avenue
from the Capitol to 18th street and on that street
TO New York avenue to ascertain If they are
willing TO decorate their houses He believed that
the majority OF them would be glad to do it. He
recommended that sum Of money be apprO-
prlated TO pay for hanging flags and streamerS
from ropes placed at regular intervals on the ave-
nue..
on motion OfMr. c. C. Lancaster of the executive
committee ii. Mr Monkey was authorized TO submit
estimates for The work OF decorating the avenue
ilonl the CapltOl 10 New York avenue.
THE MILITARY DISPLAY.
Col. Wm Moore, chairman OF the committee on
military, stated that there was no doubt whatever
that all OF the twenty-fOur companies organized Of
the District militia would be glad to participate in
the parade He said that in the absence OF Gen.
Ordway and as next IN command OF the militia he
would call meeting of the officers this week and
talk the matter over with them. He said that so
far as he could learn there Will be a cheerful ac-
quleScence from all.
THE CIVIC PARADE
c. s. Moore, chairman OF the committee in charge
OF the civic portion OF the parade, said that his
committee numbered 40 gentlemen, all OF whom
are anxious to make their part of the affair COM
pete success. The committee hoped TO secure the
attendance OF the boat clubs in the city rs also
that OF the bicyclists The difficulty in the case
OF the latter is that they are afraid they cannot
make the same time as the pedestrians. If this
can be obyiated he thought 300 bcyclists would
fall in line. He was doubtful II 1t would be wise
TO permit wagons displaying advertisements to
participate, but In case they were he recon-
mended that only one wagon from each firm be
admitted. He believed that the District Com
It was exceedingly important, said he, that
the committee should know the precise
time OF the parade and he suggested that the ex-
ecutiye committee address u communication to
him In relation TO the matter He was sure that
the civic portion will prove exceedingly credtable
MI. Albert Gleason has offered to furnish 500 men
with their picks, shOvels piOwS &C., and ii 1t is
desired he will Increase that number to 1000
Chairman Berret inquired what would be the ex-
replied there would be none except for fireworks
and music The chairman stated that he thought
the day OF Gov. Shepherds arrival could be
announced at the meeting Wednesday night.
THERE WILL BE PLENTY OF MUSIC
Mr.. Saml Cross, chairman OF the committee on
music, reported that nothing had been done by his
committee.
Mr. c. S. Moore arose and said that he had re-
ceived letter from the Wilson Post Band, of Bal
tiInOre Offering their services at reasonable terms
Col. Moore announced also that the Baltimore
Light Infantry Band would be glad to assist on the
occasion. col. Berret said 1t Is advisable to en-
ploy as large number of District musicians as
possible.
THE FIREWORKS ORDERED.
Mr. VIM. Dickson, chairman Of the fireworks
committee, recommended that s, 800 be appropri-
ated TO purchase the following pieces: Fifty re-
peating shells for salutes to be thrown from
mortar. 30 bouquets on rockets, 100 bOnbshels,
so great Jumbo bOnbShelS, $50 new style large
cali0er rockets 800 co!0red torches 500 pounds OF
tabeau fire In 1-pound cans, 5000 ten-ball Roman
candles, and set piece representing portrait OF
Gov Shepherd After considerable discussion the
approved the expenditure OF that
amount, In addition TO $500 for 1900 torches.
THE GRAND STAND AUTHORIZED.
Mr.. d. J. Mccarthy was authorized to build
grand stand in front OF the gate OF the Treas
ury, at 18th street and the Avenue The meeting
then adjourned, to meet at 7:3O O'Clock to-mor-
row evening at the place. In addition to the
abOve-named gentlemen there were present
Messrs. VIM. F. Mattingly, A. T. Br1tton, o. @.
Green, G. F. WOrmley and W. L. COwan, of the ex-
ecutive committee, and Dr. Hamilton Z. Leach of
the civic possession committee.
KNIGHTS OF LABOR WILL PARTICIPATE.
Lumber Handlers Assembly, No. 7I76 f. of L.,
at their meeting last evening, decided to partici-
pate in the welcome demonstration to ex-Gov
shepherd, and appointed the following committee
TO make arrangements: X. E. Gichrist ST., mas
Mott
Samuel Wilson, BenJ- Bland Armstead Holmes
and RuShuS Bergman.